Dave White

From Reverb: Six Guitars that Tried to Predict the Future and Failed Personally, I would like to try the Ultratone. Hey - what do you know, here is one for sale.

@V7#5b9 - thanks for posting!

So sad to hear of the passing of Roy Clark - a great gentleman and guitar player. https://www.yahoo.com/news/roy-clark-country-guitar-virtuoso-hee-haw-star-172216484.html

Welcome back Sandy!

Excellent - I really enjoyed listening to Robert at the fingerstyle retreat.

Courtesy of Get to Know Nashville! here is a nice mini-documentary of Joe Robinson. Joe is an awesome player and has been a great guest at our summer conference and fall retreat.

Yes, I have heard of and visited most of those sites. There is so much to learn and always some shiny new learning material to distract me. As Neil said, when I try to use too many resources at once, I don't accomplish much (except for raising my frustration level).

All I did was mention my boxed set of White Album 8-track tapes (which ironically are black). Well - OK, I did mention a few a few auto-related items. ? Here you go - back to the thread:

My '55 had a Hurst shifter - it had been drag raced in a former life. All in all it was pretty cool - however, I think I will stick with guitars. ?

That is a great documentary of Les Paul. I learned a lot about him and his impact on the guitar and music industry.

Using both the main course and the fingerstyle course (supplemented with a number of other exercises and activities to mix things up from day to day).

Had my 8-track mounted on the floor (under the seat). I could remove and pop in tapes without taking my eyes off the road. (Except when the tape broke and then it was chaos.) ?

Mine was a '55 Chevy ?

I even have a boxed set of 8-track tapes! ?

Still have my original!

I can't add much to what Diane has already posted above. Yes, the accommodations are cozy - several rooms had up to five occupants - and most were sleeping in bunk beds - and sharing a bathroom. However, the Deer Run Lodge is a wonderful venue, perfect for our little retreat. The food was excellent - and coupled with snacks during breaks, it felt like we were eating all the time. (I was relieved to step on the scale when I got home and found I somehow had not gained any weight). Last year's fall retreat was over-the-top great - one of the best events I have ever attended. However, Steve and Paulette managed to make this year's retreat even better. The line-up of artists was outstanding - and they were not only superb musically - but were so personable and eager to spend time with us before and after their performances. Two examples: after Trevor Gordon Hall performed, I commented on how much I enjoyed his tune 'A Severe Mercy' - and that led to a thirty minute discussion of our mutual appreciation for the writings of C.S. Lewis. As Diane said above, Phil Keaggy joined us for dinner. He asked all of us around the table to say our names. After Phil played for us and performed an encore with Trevor, I asked him to sign one of his DVDs. He looked at me and said - 'You are Dave - correct?' - and I was not wearing a name tag! The very best part of the entire week was spending time with great friends - many of whom I only see once or twice a year. Thanks to Steve and Paulette for all their planning, hard work, and hospitality. And thanks to everyone who attended for the time we were able to spend together. I can't wait until next year!

Very nice Ben - congratulations!

I was thinking the same thing while watching several of our performers during the fingerstyle retreat. I noticed several guitars - including (I believe) Trevor Gordon Hall's incredible guitar - that did not use bridge pins (the strings were pulled straight through the bridge). That seems like a much more efficient way of doing things.

Thanks Ron and Neil for keeping this forum organized and positive!

I am heading out tomorrow morning - look forward to seeing you there. Regarding the special guest - I can narrow down the possibilities by one - it is not me. ?

The next Carolina Guitar Show is scheduled for March 23 & 24, 2019 in Asheville.

From the fine folks at Reverb: https://reverb.com/news/gibson-announces-new-ceo-and-other-executives Hopefully, this will be the beginning of brighter days for the company.

I second that - and you took some great photos!